SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 9 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andante in C, K315
Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to worship the God who crafted the whole of creation;
People: We gather to worship the God who gave birth to the entire human family,
who brought us into being, in all our diversity, as bearers of the divine image.
Leader: We gather to worship the God who bids us to build a healthy global home
filled with justice and compassion:
All: We gather this day as God’s people, proclaimers of good news in every time and place.
*Opening Hymn
643 Now Thank We All Our God (Nun Danket Alle Gott)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy and merciful God,
in your presence we confess
our failure to be what you created us to be.
You alone know how often we wander from your ways,
waste your gifts,
and squander your love.
By your grace,
help us to live in your light
and abide in your ways,
for the sake of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children . . . . . . Sandy Prouty
When the music begins, children are invited to gather on the chancel steps as we sing “This is where children belong, part of our family, part of our song. Be with us, pray with us, help us grow strong: this is where children belong.” Please note that this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Holy, Holy, Holy
arr. Bill Holcombe (1924-2010)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lessons
Psalm 90:1-6, 16-17 (Pew Bible Page 510)
Matthew 11:16-19 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 10)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Ages Past; Years to Come
Dr. Peter Hulac
*Congregational Anthem
Hymn 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past (St. Anne)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
Making a financial gift makes Montview’s programs and ministries possible, including this worship service. You are invited to give generously at www.montview.org/giving or by texting a dollar amount to 720.452.6449. Offering boxes are stationed at the exit for cash and checks. We’re grateful for your support.
All are invited to sign and pass the Friendship Pad and greet each other by name.
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything, we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works. A continual thank offering to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Response
607 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
686 God of Our Life (Sandon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Marche Religieuse
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SEEDS OF SOUTH SUDAN
Seeds of South Sudan was founded by a Lost Boy of Sudan, Arok Garang. The US nonprofit raises money to educate South Sudanese refugee orphans in Kenyan boarding schools. To date, Seeds has educated 150 students. After today’s service, Arok will speak in the Miller Chapel about the transformation these children experience receiving health care, three meals a day and an excellent education in Kenyan schools. Learn more here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about our Congregational Meeting on July 30, take part in a Bible study with Resident Sophie Beal, volunteer with Soul Food and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Dr. Peter Hulac
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins and Amanda Osenga
Organ/Piano: Barbara Hulac
Flute: Kristin Beeman
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dick Anderson; Diane Bassett; The Beardsley family, mourning the death of Linda’s aunt, Christine; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Cathy Fanning; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Mark Haynes; The LeBeau and Hecht families, mourning the death of Amy Hecht; Ellen McDonough and family, mourning the death of Ellen’s mother, Carole; Donna McNeil, mother of Sarah McNeil Weschler; Mac Murphy; Corinne Pellish; Bea Romer; Edith Van Burgel; Lucinda Waldron and Paul Ward, mourning the death of Lucinda’s mother, Enid Waldron; Kathryn Walton; Martha Wirecky, friend of Vivian and Scott Showalter
Deaths
June 27, 2023 | Amy B. Hecht
June 24, 2023 | Carol Joplin Elliott
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
Please note that this worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We are so glad your family is worshiping with us today. We also know that sometimes children tire of being in worship. We have a space for those times directly below the sanctuary. You can follow the service on a large screen there while your children enjoy toys, books and space. The ushers can direct you!
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
10:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
11:00am
Seeds of South Sudan
Presentation by founder, Arok Garang
Location: Miller Chapel
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastors: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Ian Cummins
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Minister of Youth and Families: Amanda Osenga
Executive Director of Operations and Finance: Jason Hays
Director of Facilities: Bob Cloud
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Barbara Hulac
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Building Scheduling Coordinator: Debra Efird
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Minister of Visitation: Peter Hulac
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett, Charles Johnson, Tony Johnson; Stewart Schoenthal
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org